GM and Segway Develop Two-Person Electric Prototype

GM and Segway just unveiled Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility & Accessibility) prototype, a two-passenger version of the famous Segway that can reach speeds of up to 35 mph and last from 25 to 35 miles on a single charge.

Gearlog's got the scoop on a new product GM and Segway just unveiled Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility & Accessibility) prototype, a two-passenger version of the famous Segway that can reach speeds of up to 35 mph and last from 25 to 35 miles on a single charge.

Gearlog notes, It costs about 60 cents worth of electricity to recharge the lithium-ion batteries in the prototype. The vehicle also features regenerative braking, zero emissions operation, and a turning radius of zero, indicating that it can spin around in place.

Were the vehicle ever to go into production, there's no word yet on how much it would cost, though both companies theorize that it would "probably [be] less than most current small car prices." For more information, check out the prototype site at www.segway.com/puma, or the longer post on Gearlog.com.

Jeremy Kaplan is a former executive editor for PC Magazine and co-host of the Fastest Geek competition. He also served as Editor of GoodCleanTech.com.
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